How to pronounce apheresis
Say it like uh-FER-uh-sis. Apheresis has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FER).
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- uh
- FER
- uh
- sis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Apheresis pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- FERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- sisKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of apheresis
American and British speakers say apheresis in essentially the same way: /əˈfɛrəsɪs/ in the US and /əˈfɪərɪsɪs/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-FEER-ih-sis.
What does apheresis mean?
- Elision, suppression, or complete loss of a letter or sound (syllable) from the beginning of a word, such as the development of special from especial.
- The removal of blood from a patient, and the removal of certain components (such as platelets) from that blood, followed by the transfusion of the filtered blood back to the donor (patient).
Questions about saying apheresis
How do you pronounce apheresis?
Say uh-FER-uh-sis. The American pronunciation is /əˈfɛrəsɪs/. In British English it is /əˈfɪərɪsɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in apheresis?
Apheresis has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FER). Broken into parts: uh · FER · uh · sis.
Do Americans and Brits say apheresis the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈfɛrəsɪs/ and the British form is /əˈfɪərɪsɪs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.